Title III, SEC. 3102. REQUEST FOR PAYMENTS. (a) In General. For purposes of section 3101, a written request for payments under such section is in accordance with this section if the academic health center involved submits the request not later than the date specified by the Secretary; the request is accompanied by each funding agreement described in this part; and the request is in such form, is made in such manner, and contains such agreements, assurances, and information as the Secretary determines to be necessary to carry out this part. (b) Continued Status as Academic Health Center. A funding agreement for payments under section 3101 is that the entity involved will maintain status as an academic health center. For purposes of this subtitle, the term ``funding agreement'', with respect to payments under section 3101 to an entity, means that the Secretary may make the payments only if the entity makes the agreement involved.